Toyota power run, Revivals, 18th April

[omracing]

I did mention this to several people at Brands Hatch last year, about having a power run day at Revivals rolling road. The rolling road is now up and running and they can accommodate us as a club for a day in either February, March or April.

I thought we could incorporate this with a MR2 run, as the rolling road is in Thriplow near to Duxford airfield. There are several ways to get there, so we don't only have to use the motorways.

If anyone is interested in seeing what figures their car produces, then can you please reply back to me so I can start making a probable list of cars. The club has some fantastic cars and I'm sure we can get this written up for the MK1 club mag.

We can then decide on a date convenient to most and I will confirm the price, it is likely to be in the £35 range. Nearer the time we can decide on a route.

Thanks Scott & Jo

[AW11 Forever]

This sounds like cracking day out guys!

Lets give Scott some support for organising this, this is just what we need to be involved in.

[mistertwokw]

I would be interested in this, just got to finish building my engine first, so march or later would be better for me.

[omracing]

Looks like I’ve got 4 or 5 cars at the moment, anyone else interested ?

[omracing]

I get the impression most people prefer a later date, so I'll try and arrange for April -

1) omracing
2) fowl
3) nigel orton
4) pete kyte
5) mistertwokw ?
6) bob howard

We also have another 4 cars interested from IMOC. :+:

[Tiny]

1) omracing
2) fowl
3) nigel orton
4) pete kyte
5) mistertwokw ?
6) bob howard
7) Tiny (im on the IMOC list) :+:

[nedward]

I Like in on this pls

1) omracing
2) fowl
3) nigel orton
4) pete kyte
5) mistertwokw ?
6) bob howard
7) Tiny (im on the IMOC list)
8) nedward :+:

[omracing]

This is beginning to build momentum :clap:

1) omracing
2) fowl
3) nigel orton
4) pete kyte
5) mistertwokw ?
6) bob howard
7) Tiny (im on the IMOC list)
8) nedward
9) pistol pete

[pistol pete]

yeah i wanna get murray on there see how he does

[omracing]

I spoke to Revivals on Wednesday and I've booked this for 18th April. We're up to 12 cars mostly Mk1s and a couple of Mk2s from IMOC, it should be a good day.

1) omracing - mk1
2) fowl - mk1 1.5 turbo
3) nigel orton - mk1
4) pete kyte - mk1 sc
5) mistertwokw ? - mk1
6) bob howard - mk1
7) Tiny - mk1
8) nedward - mk1
9) pistol pete - mk1

[Tiny]

have they got a Website i cant seem to find it?

[omracing]

Yes they do, although there's not alot on there concerning the rolling road. They have looked after my race cars for several years now. :wave:

http://www.revivals59.com/

[Tiny]

first car on their rollers

Our Rolling road got off to a steaming start this week. One of the first runs was with a 1917 6ltr Studebaker. It made 40bhp and a whooping 400 ft-lbs and has been used for vintage rallies & car races.

The 4wd Rolling Road is finally installed and is officially up & running! The up to date computerised Rolling Road Dyno is capable of: -

- 2 Wheel Drive calibrated up to 500BHP for Front or Rear wheel drive vehicles
- 4 Wheel Drive calibrated up to 800BHP

It has been calibrated ready for use and is suitable for Carburettor or fuel injected petrol engines with distributors, manufacturers ECU or stand alone programmable systems.


Just had a thought 91 years old and 400ft-lbs of torque and 3 inches per wheel of tread Get that sideways!

[omracing]

This is beginning to build momentum :clap:

1) omracing
2) fowl
3) nigel orton
4) pete kyte
5) mistertwokw ?
6) bob howard
7) Tiny (im on the IMOC list)
8) nedward
9) pistol pete
10) Gary R (spectating only)

[omracing]

As we are upto 16 cars, is it possible for the people that are definately coming, to PM me and arrange for a £10 deposit. As with everything I know some people will not be able to make it, plus a couple of the guys don't have a car ready yet.

We need at least 10 definate cars to make it viable for Revivals. Thanks

Tiny and Pete Mason you can always see me on Sunday at the Woodman.

[Ben]

Hi Scott,
Have only just spotted this thread. It sounds like a good day out! Couple of questions though. Will there be a chance to fiddle with the engine at all? Ie I suspect mine's running a little rich so would be good to adjust it to get the mixture just right. Also, where abouts is it? I assume by the locations of the people going that it's in the south east somewhere but that's as far as I've got! :lol: :oops:

[omracing]

Hi Ben ,

This is two miles from Duxford airfield, so an hour from Dartford tunnel.

I think it was Tiny that also asked about making any small tweaks, what I would suggest anyone wanting something a bit more would go on last.

Let me update the list to include the IMOC members aswell.

[omracing]

Here's the updated list.

MR2 mk1 club -

1) omracing - mk1
2) fowl - mk1 1.5 turbo
3) nigel orton - mk1
4) pete kyte - mk1 sc
5) mistertwokw ? - mk1
6) bob howard - mk1
7) Tiny - mk1 (im on the IMOC list)
8) nedward - mk1
9) pistol pete - mk1
10) Gary R (spectating only)
11) benedwards64 - mk1 (possible)

IMOC

1) jaspa - mk1 1.5 turbo
2) bry - mk2 turbo
3) mel - mr2 turbo
4) tarmac terrorist ? - mk2 turbo
5) CM1GT - mk2 na
6) jimGTS - mk2 turbo
7) Moo - mk2 turbo

I have hightlighted the people who have already sent a deposit. There's no limit, but its probably a 10am start to 4pm or later. I'm was looking at about 12 cars, as each one will take 20 minutes to strap down etc

[Ben]

That sounds fine, thanks mate. Yeah I should be ok for this, i just need to check dates with work but it should be fine :+:

[Ben]

Yup can definately make this now - PMd for payment details :+:

[old petrolhead]

I get the impression most people prefer a later date, so I'll try and arrange for April -

1) omracing
2) fowl
3) nigel orton
4) pete kyte
5) mistertwokw ?
6) bob howard
7/ Richard Brett

We also have another 4 cars interested from IMOC. :+:

[omracing]

Here's the updated list.

MR2 mk1 club -

1) omracing - mk1
2) fowl - mk1 1.5 turbo
3) nigel orton - mk1
4) bob howard - mk1
5) Tiny - mk1 (im on the IMOC list)
6) nedward - mk1 sc
7) pistol pete - mk1
8) benedwards64 - mk1
9) Richard Brett - mk1
10) Ian Royal - mk1 sc

IMOC

1) jaspa - mk1 1.5 turbo
2) bry - mk2 turbo
3) mel - mk2 turbo
4) CM1GT - mk2 na
5) Moo - mk2 turbo

[old petrolhead]

You can put me down as a definite. I will bring some Club Mugs (Not You Guys He He) Some Tax disc holders & Club caps, to try to pat you from your reddy's.

Cheers

Richard :D

[omracing]

This is a good response, we are now upto 10 definate cars across the Mk1 club and IMOC. Here's the updated list. This is also going to be featured in both the Mk1 club and MR2 Only magazines.

MR2 mk1 club -

1) omracing - mk1 or mk1sc (haven't decided which car yet)
2) fowl - mk1 1.5 turbo
3) nigel orton - mk1
4) bob howard - mk1
5) Tiny - mk1 (im on the IMOC list)
6) nedward - mk1 sc
7) pistol pete - mk1
8) benedwards64 - mk1
9) Richard Brett - mk1 v6
10) Ian Royal - mk1 sc

IMOC

1) jaspa - mk1 1.5 turbo
2) bry - mk2 turbo
3) mel - mk2 turbo
4) CM1GT - mk2 na
5) Moo - mk2 turbo

[david cropley]

Bugger, don't think my sc will be quite ready! Will try though. If not, can i come & watch? :)

[EppingMk1SC]

Hi there, is there a 15 car limit on this?

As it's only up the road would be keen to get the power on my SC checked out; but if its full I can always wait till next time...

[omracing]

Bugger, don't think my sc will be quite ready! Will try though. If not, can i come & watch? :)

Yes you can and watch. Don't worry if your car is not ready in time as we are already looking at running another day later in the year, if this is a success.

[omracing]

Hi there, is there a 15 car limit on this?

As it's only up the road would be keen to get the power on my SC checked out; but if its full I can always wait till next time...

Yes there is still space available for the RR, I will update the list again. Is it possible for you to PM me and arrange for a £10 deposit.

[omracing]

MR2 mk1 club -

1) omracing - mk1 or mk1sc (haven't decided which car yet)
2) fowl - mk1 1.5 turbo
3) nigel orton - mk1
4) bob howard - mk1
5) Tiny - mk1 (im on the IMOC list)
6) nedward - mk1 sc
7) pistol pete - mk1
8) benedwards64 - mk1
9) Richard Brett - mk1 v6
10) Ian Royal - mk1 sc
11) Eppingmk1SC - mk1 sc

IMOC

1) jaspa - mk1 1.5 turbo
2) bry - mk2 turbo
3) mel - mk2 turbo
4) CM1GT - mk2 na
5) Moo - mk2 turbo

[EppingMk1SC]

Right, you can put me down as a definate too; I've stuck a cheque in the post this morning.

What are the plans for the day; is anyone coming from north london / west essex / east Herts who fancies going in convoy?

Paul

[omracing]

Everyone should have received a PM last week. Here's an updated list -

MR2 mk1 club -

1) omracing - mk1 or mk1sc (haven't decided which car yet)
2) bob howard - mk1
3) nedward - mk1 sc
4) benedwards64 - mk1
5) Richard Brett - mk1 v6
6) Ian Royal - mk1 sc
7) Eppingmk1SC - mk1 sc

IMOC

1) jaspa - mk1
2) bry - mk2 turbo
3) mel - mk2 turbo
4) CM1GT - mk2 na
5) Moo - mk2 turbo

Some of the guys are trying to met up and drive in convey to the rolling road, as there is 5 guys coming from Kent and 2 from Essex we could go M25 then M11, or going further round the M25 to the A10, but that's a longer route through Royston and onto Thriplow. We also have 2 guys coming from Surrey, so you are more than likely coming M25 then A1M.

Let me know your ideas.

[Ben]

Well I'm (probably) coming from the furthest point in Kent. I also don't really know the area north of the M25 so I'm afraid I can't suggest anywhere to meet. However, give me somewhere my Satnav will find and I'm happy to meet for a convoy (and a cup of coffee! ;) )

[EppingMk1SC]

Hi all,

If no-one else has come up with a meet place, can I suggest the car park near the M25 Jct 26; bottom of Woodridden Hill (jct with Claypit Hill) just after the Volunteer Public House on the right.

This is basically half way between the A10 and M11 junctions, its a 5-min drive from there to either depending on the route people want to go.

Paul

[Tiny]

pretty sure Jaspa is out after he got pulled out on think his car is writ off

[omracing]

Apologises I thought I'd sent everyone an e-mail or PM, so here's the latest -

The plan is to start between 10-10.30am and run through to probably 4pm. Due to the numbers (upto 12 cars now) I have managed to get coffee/tea (20p) bacon rolls (£1) at a small charge to be made available while we are there.

We have cars from Essex , Kent, Surrey, which is a really good show, some will be travelling M25, M11 or up the A1M.

Look out for the MR2 photos in the workshop

Revivals – website – revivals59.com
Postcode - SG8 7RN

See you all tomorrow morning.
Scott.

[mr2mk1chick]

Hope you all have a good RR day tomorrow :+:
Make a note of the figures and post 'em up for us all
Is someone going to take photos etc and do a writeup for the club mag?

[omracing]

pretty sure Jaspa is out after he got pulled out on think his car is writ off

Unfortunately Jaspa has had to pull out, his car looked a bit of a mess :(

[omracing]

Hope you all have a good RR day tomorrow :+:
Make a note of the figures and post 'em up for us all
Is someone going to take photos etc and do a writeup for the club mag?

Yes Jo, Richard Brett is coming in his V6, I've never seen a Mk1 V6 before :D
So hopefully there will be a feature with photos etc. We are also getting this featured in the MR2 Only magazine.

[mr2mk1chick]

Yes Jo, Richard Brett is coming in his V6, I've never seen a Mk1 V6 before :D
So hopefully there will be a feature with photos etc. We are also getting this featured in the MR2 Only magazine.

cool :+:
you'll like his V6 - its ace 8-)

[Ben]

Great day 8-)
Also, a big thanks to Scott for organising everything :+:

We had some decent results today, most notably Richard Brett's V6 at 202bhp, and Ned's SC at 186bhp. I was also pleased with 125bhp from a standard N/A 8-)

Here are my pics:

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[Ben]

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[Ben]

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[Ben]

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[EppingMk1SC]

Dude,

Absolutely awesome pictures from today mate; make my instamatic snaps look terrible; is there any chance you can e-mail me the originals to paulsmith95@btinternet.com ?

Great day all round, thanks a lot to Scott for getting this organised and all the great people at Revivals for making us all so welcome; here's to next time.

(The 'cat' is so going by the way!)

Paul

[Ben]

Glad you like them :)
It's taken about two hours to upload all the pics to Photobucket, so I dread to think how long it'll take to email them all.

How about, I'll upload them all to Photobucket again at max size (1mp) and send the link to anyone who wants it. If you want the odd few in biiiiiiiig (8ish mp) then I'll email them separately.

[Ben]

And a quick vid of my first run...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0m2FONmKOY

...I'll leave you all alone now :lol:

[omracing]

Glad everyone had a good day, I was absolutely knackered by the time we got home, I managed a couple of pints in the pub and went home to bed. :P

I'm over the moon I managed the magical figure of 180 bhp, well done Paul Woods, great conversion.

I'll put everyone's figures up later, I've got another long day at Rockingham.

[EppingMk1SC]

Ben,

That would be great if you could e-mail me the photobucket link.

Could you e-mail me the two 'arty' ones and two of the white car line-up?

The one of the rear buttresses and the one of rear lights of the white cars lined up are my favorite!

To save you hunting the file names are:
P1040642.jpg
P1040645.jpg
P1040648.jpg
P1040649.jpg

Thanks mate.

Hope to see you at another meet soon.

Paul

[Ben]

At last!

All the big pictures are here - I've uploaded them to 1mb size.

http://s429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14 ... /Revivals/ (http://s429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/benedwards64/Revivals/)

Any more from anyone else? :wave:

[omracing]

Damn, I put everyone's figures on a spreadsheet and forgot to send it to myself at work :oops:

Good selection of photos Ben, I like the photo of the old farm building you took looking through my engine hood grill. 8-)

[omracing]

Here's the figures as promised -

MR2 mk1 club -

Ben (benedwards64) - mk1 125.5bhp
Nigel - mk1 128.5bhp
Phil/Vix - mk1sc 145.5bhp
Paul (Eppingmk1SC) - mk1sc 166.5bhp
Scott (omracing) - mk1sc 181bhp
Ned (nedward) - mk1sc 186bhp
Richard (old petrolhead) - mk1 v6 201.5bhp


IMOC

Tony (CM1GT) - mk2 na 162bhp
Bry - mk2 turbo 272.5bhp
Mel - mk2 turbo 283bhp

[EppingMk1SC]

Scott,

I'd be very interested in doing a direct comparison without the cat on my car; I'm planning on putting either a Janspeed or Magnex system on the car in the next couple of weeks, so if you're planning another rolling road visit again, count me in :)

Paul

[omracing]

Please see the latest issue of MR2 Only magazine for a full write up.